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HVAC Controls Contractor in Long Island City | Denair HVAC
HVAC Controls Contractor · Long Island City

HVAC controls built
for smarter buildings
in Long Island City
from design to commissioning

Smart thermostat, BMS, and DDC controls designed and installed for LIC's office towers and mixed-use buildings. We tune every sequence for real occupancy patterns — and for LL97 exposure.

500+ NYC buildings served
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4.9★ Google rating
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19+ Years in business
Same-day LIC site visits
75F, Honeywell & JCI certified
Integrates with VRF & RTU systems
LL97 optimization built in
HVAC controls technician wiring a smart building automation control panel inside a Long Island City office building with the Manhattan skyline visible through the window
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New York City's Top Businesses
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What We Do

Our HVAC Controls Contractor Services in Long Island City

Design, installation, and integration of smart HVAC controls — built to match how LIC's commercial buildings actually run.

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Smart Thermostat & Sensor Installation

Zone-level thermostats and sensors installed and calibrated for accurate, responsive temperature control across every floor.

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BMS & DDC Controls Installation

Full building management system installation for LIC properties ready to move beyond standalone thermostats to centralized control.

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VRF & RTU Controls Integration

We integrate new controls with your existing VRF or RTU equipment, avoiding unnecessary equipment replacement wherever possible.

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Sequence of Operations Programming

Custom-programmed sequences tuned to your building's occupancy schedule and load profile, not a generic factory default.

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Energy Optimization Retrofits

Retrofit existing controls with optimized scheduling and setback strategies that measurably cut energy use without new mechanical equipment.

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LL97 Controls-Driven Compliance

Controls-based scheduling and demand-based ventilation are among the fastest ways to reduce a building's carbon exposure under Local Law 97.

LL97 Note: Long Island City buildings over 25,000 sq ft face escalating carbon penalties starting 2024. Optimized controls are one of the highest-leverage, lowest-cost paths to measurable emissions reduction — ask us about your building's exposure.

From controls audit to smarter building

One partner handles every step. Here's how we build your controls system.

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Controls & equipment audit

A certified technician walks your Long Island City property, documenting existing controls and mechanical equipment to design an accurate scope.

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Sequence of operations design

We design control logic and integration points around your building's real occupancy and load profile.

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Fixed-price proposal

You receive a clear, itemized quote for hardware, programming, and integration before any wiring begins. What we quote is what you pay.

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Installation & commissioning

Certified technicians install, wire, and commission the system, verifying every point and sequence before handoff.

The Denair Difference

Why Long Island City Facility Managers Choose Denair

Factory-Certified Expertise

Factory-trained on Carrier, Trane, AAON, Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, and LG VRF systems.

Same-Day Long Island City Response

27 technicians in the field, on-site in Long Island City within 4 hours, day or night.

Fixed, Transparent Pricing

You approve the cost before we start — no hourly surprises, no hidden charges.

NYC Code & LL97 Expertise

We understand how repairs intersect with Local Law 97 and DOB requirements.

Trusted Across New York City

Success Stories

See how NYC property owners and facility managers count on Denair HVAC.

Our Team

Meet the Denair NYC Team

Denair HVAC is built by people who've spent their careers keeping NYC buildings comfortable — from the engineers who size every system to the technicians who show up when it matters most.

Dennis Cherniy
Dennis
Founder & CEO
Dennis founded Denair HVAC Company in 2007. He has over 17 years of experience in the HVAC industry and holds significant expertise in every aspect of the business. Leading the company's strategic vision, he has raised the enterprise from zero to $2 million in revenue within 5 years.
Tanya Gurzhi
Tanya
Financial Manager
15+ years handling finance, budgeting, and forecasting. She handles all aspects of accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, and insurance for Denair — and we couldn't be luckier.
Natalja Sirokova
Natalja
Marketing Manager
Natalja serves as marketing manager at Denair HVAC Company. She oversees the building of relationships with prospective clients and developing the firm's brand, and is responsible for public relations and marketing strategy.
Farrukh Kasimov
Farrukh
Lead Estimator
Farrukh has been with Denair HVAC Company since 2010. He is an experienced estimator responsible for bid proposal preparation and tracking opportunities with vendors, subcontractors, and customers.
Anastasiya Chernaya
Anastasiya
VP Business Development
Anastasiya serves as sales manager, leading Denair's new business acquisitions by identifying market opportunities and developing strategic partnerships. She is in charge of development and implementation of sales and growth strategies.
Thomas Mishakin
Thomas
Service Manager
Thomas leads Denair HVAC's service operations, ensuring fast response times, efficient scheduling, and consistent service quality. He coordinates technicians and customer communication to keep systems running reliably.

Questions we hear every day

Straight answers about HVAC controls contracting in Long Island City — no marketing fluff.

How quickly can Denair start an HVAC controls project in LIC?
Denair can typically schedule an initial controls audit within a few business days, with straightforward LIC commercial retrofits moving from audit to fixed-price proposal within one to two weeks. Existing controls failures are handled same-day, with technicians on-site typically within 4 hours.
What controls brands does Denair install and service?
Denair is factory-trained on 75F, Honeywell/Resideo, and Johnson Controls platforms, and integrates with the major RTU and VRF brands those controls typically pair with, including Carrier, Trane, Daikin, and Mitsubishi Electric.
How do HVAC controls help with NYC Local Law 97 compliance?
LL97 sets carbon emissions limits for LIC buildings over 25,000 sq ft, and scheduling inefficiency is a major driver of excess HVAC energy use. Optimized controls apply automated setback, demand-based ventilation, and start/stop scheduling to cut that draw without new mechanical equipment. Denair includes an LL97 impact estimate with every controls design.
What does an HVAC controls installation cost in Long Island City?
Pricing depends on building size, the number of zones and control points, and whether we're integrating with existing equipment or installing fresh. We provide a fixed, itemized proposal after the initial site audit so there are no surprises.
Can Denair integrate new controls with our building's older HVAC equipment?
In most cases, yes. We regularly retrofit modern controls onto legacy RTU, VRF, and pneumatic systems using compatible sensors and transition hardware, avoiding a full equipment replacement unless it's genuinely the better long-term option.
Where We Work

Serving Long Island City and the Greater NYC Metro

From LIC's office towers to its converted industrial and mixed-use buildings, Denair HVAC's certified controls technicians cover 11 regions across the NYC metro with the same 24/7 availability. We've been working NYC and metro-area buildings for 19 years — and we understand the access, logistics, and code requirements that make every market different.

Queens Manhattan Brooklyn The Bronx Staten Island Nassau Westchester County Hudson Union Essex Bergen Counties
24/7 Response
≤4 hrs On-Site in Long Island City
11 Regions Covered
19 yrs NYC Experience
Certified & Recognized

Awards and Recognition

Inc. 5000

Inc. 5000 Award

Recognized as one of America's fastest-growing companies.

OSHA

OSHA 40-Hour Certified

Full team compliance with federal workplace safety standards.

Licensed Mechanical Contractor

Registered HVAC contractor fully licensed for NYC commercial work.

Manufacturer Partners

Factory-certified to integrate controls across the world's
leading HVAC equipment brands

Authorized and factory-trained across the HVAC equipment manufacturers Long Island City buildings rely on most. This means our controls and automation platforms integrate seamlessly with your existing equipment, whatever the brand.

Mitsubishi Electric
Daikin
LG
Carrier
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Samsung
Hitachi
Let's Talk

Get Your Long Island City HVAC Controls Assessment — No Obligation

Tell us about your building and existing controls. A Denair specialist will respond within one business day with a clear assessment and fixed-price proposal. No pressure, no upsell — just straight answers from people who know HVAC controls and Long Island City buildings.

(212) 365-5115
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